HELP IDENTIFY an unusual piece of hand made metal

HELLO ALL....ive had this piece for over 25 years and for sometimes years and months at a time I keep it with me..ive asked literally 100's of collectors and know one knows for sure what this is..ive heard everything from a pipe cleaner - cigar cutter - pendant..a few said it was a 1000 plus years old and could be from the vikings or middle eastern ..its hand made from top to bottom..there is an edge inside the hole..I don't think its silver but it does not stick or draw any pull from a magnet...thanks in advance for any help..this one has me stumped for a very long time...Andy

 

Welcome Andy.
On the end with the round hole is there writing in that circle below the hole?

 

if it is its ancient...im going to try to add another photo..the little circles kind of look like stars..they look like there hand punched in hallmarks..

 

Tuareg Cross

 

..ive asked literally 100's of collectors

collectors of what.....Benie babies ???

 

thanks so much for your help...

 

wow very cool and thanks ..I just looked at a bunch and most of those all look to have bails.also they look very new...mine has a very old patina and wear that I do not see on any of the others on google and eBay...do you know how old the originals are

 

thank you to all...I found some older ones that look very similar...you guys are great..I showed this to so many people...